The Rojo Whiskey Sour is an enhanced whiskey sour. Sours emerged as staple cocktails during prohibition when whiskey became the (defacto?) alcohol of choice to be smuggled into major cities. The red wine helps to balance the sour and cut the flavor of alcohol and quickly became a staple metropolitan cocktail
Mix whiskey and sour mix in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake until cold
Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice then top with a floater or red wine
Serve as is
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